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HANG W ITH THE FASHIONABLE PARISIAN CROW D AT THESE TRENDY LOCAL HIPSTER BARS.

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C H I LLE D Styled as a bohemian-chic guinguette (cafe/ bar), this fashionable local hangout boasts a leafy setting within the Parc des Buttes-Chaumont. With inexpensive drinks and a simple, homestyle menu, it’s all about the eclectic party vibe and the cool, yet relaxed Parisian scene. is is one of the rare places where you’ll see stylish Parisians singing their heart out on the dance oor to the fabulous playlist of 80s and 90s classics. €

2 allée de la Cascade, 75019 Paris +33 1 42 00 00 45 | rosabonheur.fr

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Attracting an eclectic crowd of fashion designers, art gallery dealers, hipsters and gay stylists, La Perle is a popular local bar situated on an animated street corner in the picturesque Marais district. Live DJ sets add to the ambiance in the evenings, where the party spills out onto the pavement. e terrace seating also o ers a prime people watching spot. Expect reasonably priced drinks, retro interiors and a nonchalant attitude. €

78 rue Vieille du Temple, 75003 Paris +33 1 42 72 69 93 | cafeperle.com

H IP is authentic Parisian Tabac is one of the city’s hippest terraces, situated in the chic Marais district. Lying at the intersection of six di erent streets, Le Progres o ers one of the nest people-watching spots in the city, considered as a national sport in Paris. Enjoy co ee and a fresh croissant in the late morning, or meet friends for a glass of wine and charcuterie in the evenings while soaking in the style of the fashionable locals. €

62 rue Legendre, 75017 Paris +33 1 47 63 3046 | leprogresbar.fr

F UN KY Starting life in the 1930s as Paris’s rst ladies-only club, Chez Moune’s air of faded glamour is part of its charm, with barelylit dance oors surrounded by gilt picture frames and splashes of red velvet. Live DJ sets regularly feature some of the hottest names on the underground electro scene. Expect to dance until the early hours of the morning with the city’s fashionable, late-night party crowd. Closed Sunday - Tuesday. €€

54 rue Jean-Baptiste Pigalle, 75009 Paris

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The 1 0th District: One of the coolest quartiers in Paris, the up-and-coming 10th district is home to lots of hip nightlife spots including Chez Jeanette, Le Comptoir Général in Canal Saint-Martin, Le Fantôme, and the indie rock bar, Pop In.

5. La Fidélité

UN D E RGRO UN D From the team behind Paris’s seductive Hotel Amour, this trendy restaurant and nightclub lies in the edgy Gare de l’Est neighbourhood. Featuring sweeping staircases, lofty ceilings, intimate red-leather booths and brass accents, the nightclub lies hidden downstairs in La Fidélité’s vaulted basement. Chill on the leather sofas and party with the city’s hipster crowd. €€

12 rue de la Fidélité, 75010 Paris

+33 1 47 70 19 34 | No website

6. Le Rosie

H IDD EN Oozing in vintage style, this hip hangout is hidden away at the foot of the Sacré-Cœur Basilica and is owned by local nightlife guru, Nicolas Ullman. Furnished with ea market vintage mirrors, Formica tables and mismatched chairs by set designer Laura Léonard, Le Rosie o ers a house party vibe and funky live DJ sets on weekends. €€

3 rue Muller, 75018 Paris +33 9 51 91 32 87 | No website

7. Dirty Dick’s

TIKI Bringing the tiki bar experience to Paris, Dirty Dick’s is a haven of retro kitsch with bamboo-clad walls, palm-tree wallpaper, wicker chairs and a bold tropical sunset mural. Formerly a hostess bar in the trendy Southern Pigalle (SoPi) neighbourhood, this vintage hideaway serves over 50 kinds of rum and is run by a friendly team of Hawaiian shirt-wearing mixologists. €€

10 rue Frochot, 75009 Paris +33 1 48 78 74 58 | No website

8. Glass

SP E AK E ASY From the team behind the smashhit Candelaria cocktail bar, Glass’ quirky blend of retro disco balls, expert cocktails and moreish hot dogs attract an eclectic crowd to its intimate Pigalle location. Beer lovers may be tempted by a Boilermaker, comprising a shot followed by one of Glass’ many imported artisan beers. With its relaxed vibe and weekend DJ sets, this SoPi hotspot is a popular late-night hangout. €€

7 rue Frochot, 75009 Paris +33 9 80 72 98 83 | glassparis.com

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